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Re: Dispatch Riders

Re: Dispatch Riders

Originally Posted by RicemanCDN

i just resently read some things on a canadian dispatch rider and iw as wondering what kind of machines they used. i know they used the Harley Davidson WLC and the Norton 16H motor cycles but i was also wondering about there Triumph and Indian motor cycles. Also was there offensive biker units and what kind of bikes did the germans use (you know the one with the side car) all help is a appreciated.

Re: Dispatch Riders

Originally Posted by RicemanCDN

i just resently read some things on a canadian dispatch rider and iw as wondering what kind of machines they used. i know they used the Harley Davidson WLC and the Norton 16H motor cycles but i was also wondering about there Triumph and Indian motor cycles. Also was there offensive biker units and what kind of bikes did the germans use (you know the one with the side car) all help is a appreciated.

Re: Dispatch Riders

Harley Davidson built two models specifically for Military use, the Base model being the "WL" series 45 cubic inch flat head solo. The models produced for the military's for the U.S. and the Allies were the "WLA" (American) and the "WLC" (Canadian. ) Harley Davidson also produced a Model specifically for Desert use, the "XA" which appears to be a copy of the German flat opposed BMW Military Bike.